Stay cool on the hottest days of summer with these delicious and healthy no-cook recipes.
Plus, theyve earned four- and five-star reviews fromEatingWellreaders, so were sure youll find something you love.
Once you try them, they may become a part of your regular rotationespecially in the warmer months.
Photo: Jason Donnelly
Add grilled or roasted chicken for a quick main dish.
Shredded Chicken & Avocado Nacho Salad
Dinner doesn’t get any easier than this five-ingredient salad.
But it’s easy to make at home with this quick recipe.
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Serving it over a brown rice salad makes it a meal.
Chopped Power Salad with Chicken
Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner.
Green Goddess Sandwich
This green goddess sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich.
Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice.
The cucumber and sprouts add nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.
Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich
This loaded cucumber-and-avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers.
Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp Cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color.
Top with sliced grilled chicken to make it a meal.
Topping with tomatoes and avocado adds color and nutrients.
Victor Protasio
Caprese Sandwich
This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.
The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.
Serve over brown rice instead of the zucchini noodles to add a hearty boost of fiber.
Photography: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabe Greco
White Bean & Veggie Salad
This meatless main-dish salad combines creamy, satisfying white beans and avocado.
Try mixing it up with different seasonal vegetables.
Here, we combine it with avocados in an easy no-cook meal.
Jacob Fox
The extra dressing is delicious served with grilled vegetables.
Parmesan crisps act as another crouton-like elementuse store-bought crisps or make your own with ourParmesan Crisps recipe.
Jason Donnelly
Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell
Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Annie Probst
